Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney Parks · Lake Buena Vista, FL
About this park
Disney’s Animal Kingdom blends a zoological park with immersive storytelling. Opened on Earth Day 1998, it is the largest Disney theme park in the world and focuses on nature, wildlife, and conservation. Real animal habitats sit next to major thrill rides like Expedition Everest and Flight of Passage, with themed lands such as Africa, Asia, and Pandora – The World of Avatar.
Highlights
- Largest Disney theme park in the world
- Real safari with free-roaming animals
- Pandora is one of the most immersive lands ever built
- Best park for early-morning touring
- Great mix of thrill rides and animal trails
Fun facts
- Opened on Earth Day (April 22, 1998)
- The Tree of Life has more than 300 animal carvings
- Disney planted 40,000+ trees before opening
- Kilimanjaro Safaris has been operating since opening day
- Expedition Everest was once the most expensive roller coaster in the world
Attractions (10)
- Festival of the Lion Kingshow · Africa
- Kilimanjaro Safarisride · Africa
- Wildlife Express Trainride · Africa
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountainride · Asia
- Feathered Friends in Flight!show · Asia
- Kali River Rapidsride · Asia
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether!show · Discovery Island
- Avatar Flight of Passageride · Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Na’vi River Journeyride · Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!show · Theater in the Wild
Retired attractions (2)
Parks are always evolving, always innovating, always improving. When it’s time to make room for new amazement, saying goodbye to old favorites is never easy. Here’s a look back at some beloved rides, shows and attractions from the past.